213 - Guillaume De L'Isle, *Nova Italiae Descriptio*, Divided into Kingdoms, Republics, and States, for the Use of His Serene Highness the Duke of Burgundy. *Italy* Drawn Based on the Observations of...R.P. Riccioli of the Society of Jesus,... and based on several other memoirs by G. De L'Isle, Geographer. Amsterdam: Published by Jean Còvens and Corneille Mortier, 1733. Hand-colored copperplate engraving. 505x604 mm. Sheet: 522x643 mm. No text on the reverse. From *Atlas nouveau contenant toutes les parties du monde, où sont exactement remarquées les Empires, Monarchies, Royaumes, États, Républiques &c*, Amsterdam, 1733. In the upper right corner, a beautiful title cartouche flanked by the figures of Faith and Religion; to the right, the signature of the engraver Balthasar Ruyter (c. 1680–1720). At the bottom is a table with thirteen metric scales. A detailed map of Italy, its principalities, and the neighboring islands (Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily), though parts of Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, and Albania are also depicted. The borders of the various republics and duchies are indicated, as are the major cities, populated centers, and the topography of the territory. The title specifies that the map was created “Ad Usum Serenissimi Burgundiae Ducis” (for the Duke of Burgundy), thus emphasizing its role as a symbol of prestige and an educational tool for the French aristocracy. (1) Copy with original margins, mounted at two points at the top within a modern cardboard mat. Vertical fold in the center, reinforced at the ends. Minor marginal tears repaired and slight signs of wear.